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What You Need To Know For K300 Weekend

The Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog race begins Friday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the mouth of Bethel's small boat harbor. The course will mirror the 2018 route, with mushers racing from Bethel to Bogus Creek and back, and then repeating the route. The approximately 65-mile Akiak Dash will begin Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., also at the mouth of Bethel's small boat harbor. Listen to this interview with K300 Race Manager Paul Basile to find out what to expect from this year's race, how to participate as a fan, and how to bet on the action.

Anna Rose MacArthur served as KYUK's News Director from 2015-2022.